Get Ready for the Real World of Criminal
Classroom lectures alone won’t prepare you for the
challenges you will face if you pursue a career in criminal justice. Fortunately
for you, the Department of Justice Studies has several opportunities that will
get you ready for the real world.
Learn Defensive Tactics
The role of defensive tactics is to assist you as a law
enforcement officer in protecting yourself and others when you confront a criminal
suspect. The Department of Justice Studies offers several opportunities to
learn more about defensive tactics, ranging from courses to a student
organization that meets on a weekly basis. Gaining experience with these
techniques will make you a more efficient law enforcement officer keeping the
streets safe. <Contact Mr. Kenton Russell krrussell@fhsu.edu> for more
information about your current options.
Gain a World Perspective
In our global society, it is important to develop an
understanding of other cultures and their ideas about justice. At FHSU, the
Department of Justice Studies coordinates trips to other countries through EF
Tours to give students like you a unique look at other cultures. In the past,
students have visited places like Italy and Costa Rica, learned about how other
countries punish criminals, and toured local prisons.
Deepen Your Understand of Criminal Justice Issues
Before graduation, every Justice Studies major must pass
the Advanced Seminar in Justice Studies. Under the guidance of a faculty
member, you and your fellow students will research and debate current issues in
criminal justice. While it is important to understand your own opinions about
important issues, in this class, you will learn to see more than one side of an
issue.
Earn First-Hand Experience through an Internship
Many Justice Studies students want to gain experience in
a real legal or law enforcement setting. Seeing justice in action gives you
valuable insight into your future career and your responsibility as a citizen.
While many students have an idea of where they would like to complete an
internship, the Justice Studies faculty can help you find an internship site
that fits your interests. Recently, students have completed internships with
the following organizations:
- Hays Police Department
- Kansas City FBI Field Office
- State of Kansas Community Corrections
- Dodge City Community College Criminal Justice Program